Sedimentary Rocks

What process breaks down rocks into sediments?

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• compaction

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The Colorado river breaking down the rocks in the Grand Canyon over time is an example of....

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

• deposition

• cementation

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Which of these is a result of chemical weathering?

• Bryce Canyon

• Kilkee Cliffs in Ireland

• The Grand Canyon

• Luray Caverns

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What type of weathering is represented in this diagram?

• abrasion

• ice wedging

• carbonation

• oxidation

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Which two processes are a part of the lithification of sediments into sedimentary rocks?

• weathering & erosion

• compaction & cementation

• deposition & erosion

• cooling & cementation

How are sediments 'cemented' together?

• precipitation of minerals

• extreme heat melts sediments

• squeezing together under pressure

• cooling of magma or lava

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are classified according to...

• color

• location of formation

• grain size

• mineral composition

Which of the following is NOT an example of a clastic sedimentary rock?

• limestone

• conglomerate

• shale

• sandstone

A sedimentary rock made of different sized rounded sediments compacted together.

• shale

• sandstone

• siltstone

• conglomerate

How can you tell that this rock is breccia and not conglomerate?

• the sediments are all different sizes

• there is more clay in this rock

• the sediments are not rounded

• the sediments are lighter in color